Monument record MDO30018 - Yard Surface, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury
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Summary
A possibly deliberately laid yard surface of eighteenth century date was exposed during excavations in Cockram's Field, Shaftesbury, undertaken in 1951 to look for Barton Manor House.
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Full Description
A surface, interpreted as a yard surface of eighteenth century date was exposed during excavations in Cockram's Field, Shaftesbury, undertaken in 1951 to look for Barton Manor House. The surface was 2-6 inches thick and comprised a mixture of pottery, roof tile, glass, oyster shell, stone and plaster rubble. It was discovered at a depth of 6-10 inches below the surface. It was stratigraphically later than a similar surface to the east. (1)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO18106 Unpublished document: Groundworks Archaeology. 2020. Archaeological Evaluation Report, Shaftebury Cattle Market, Christ's Lane, Shaftesbury.
- --- SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 94-5.
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 67-73.
- <2> SDO50 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1951. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1950. 72. 76.
- <4> SDO51 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1952. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1951. 73. 112.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8675 2316 (33m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO30018
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 6
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shaftesbury 141
Record last edited
Aug 1 2022 10:35AM